REMI

RJC Engineers

Canadian Property Management

Drone Technology in Condition Assessments

Remote operated vehicles, commonly referred to as drones, are proving to be an invaluable tool for condition assessments, bringing more scope and detail to the reporting than ever before.
net zero building Canada

Construction Business

Building a sustainable future for Canada

Canada has set a bold goal of reaching net zero emissions by 2050 but are we on track to meet these goals.

Canadian Property Management

Prolonging the Life of your Below-Grade Parking Structure

According to Nigel Parker, Principal, Building Science and Restoration at RJC Engineers, the first step to treating cracks is to assess for severity and take prompt action if needed.
building conversions

Canadian Property Management

Office-to-residential building conversions

While an attractive option, the adaptive re-use of existing commercial office buildings to residential apartments does pose challenges and isn’t financially viable for every vacant property.
The Gateway Building

Canadian Property Management

Timber Hybrid Building Technology

The Gateway Building at the University of British Columbia (UBC) is a stunning example of what can be achieved using innovative building solutions like the CREE Timber Hybrid System.

Canadian Property Management

The ‘Hows’ and ‘Whys’ of Building Construction

Construction engineers play a critical role in the construction process, ensuring the physical structure is built with safety and durability in mind.

Canadian Property Management

Built to Serve and Endure

Given the range of uses community centres fulfill, a lot goes into their planning and design. Often, mass timber plays a central role.
heritage roofs rjc

Canadian Property Management

Restoring Heritage Roofs

For heritage building owners, knowing when and how to address an aging roof system begins with having knowledge of the original materials and the best practices used to restore them.
design-assist

Canadian Property Management

Don’t Let Curveballs Slow Down Construction

As buildings became taller and more complicated, the engagement of trades in the design-assist process is more integral than ever.
decarbonizing MURBs

Canadian Property Management

Decarbonizing Existing Multi-Unit Residential Buildings

Mohammed Fakoor, Associate at RJC Engineers, discusses the importance of decarbonizing existing MURBs on Canada's path to net zero.
Metafor

Design Quarterly

Indigenous STEM Education fund application open

Applications are open for the third annual ḴEL,ḴELOŦEN ȻE S,ISTEW̱ education fund award.

Canadian Property Management

When Redevelopment Projects go Awry

Bernardo Garcia Ramirez, Design Engineer with RJC Engineers, shares five tips for getting redevelopment projects back on track after encountering the unexpected.
traffic deck coating

Canadian Property Management

Keeping Decay at Bay

The traffic deck coating (TDC) used to protect concrete surfaces will deteriorate over time, reducing its ability to effectively do its job.  
landmark

Design Quarterly

Preserving a Vancouver architectural landmark

The St Andrew's-Wesley United Church is a Vancouver landmark that opened its doors in 1933.
seismic testing

Construction Business

RJC joins largest mass timber seismic testing

RJC is supporting first-of-its-kind seismic testing of the NHERI TallWood Project in California.

Canadian Property Management

Pest Prevention Strategies that Work

Ryan Coles, Principle at RJC Engineers, shares his top pest prevention strategies to protect your property from unwanted critters.
mass timber RJC

Canadian Property Management

Making the Move to Mass Timber

Canada and the world have begun to embrace mass timber as a preferred construction material for large building projects.